NPFL Super Six Playoffs: Lobi’s Anumudu foresee difficult challenge
Lobi Stars defender Ugochukwu Anumudu believes the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Championship Playoffs would be an interesting spectacle as he predicts a tough contest for all participating clubs. The defender who joined Lobi Stars from El-kanemi Warriors at the start of the season explained that all six teams in the playoffs have quality players that are good enough to...
Nigeria ranked 27th in No. Of players to have appeared in European Cup/UCL Final
According to the official website of UEFA, Nigeria is ranked 27th in the number of players who have appeared in the European Cup/UCL Champions League final. Italy leads the pack with 147 players, followed by Spain (146), Germany (130), France (78) and England (75), while Nigeria are ranked third in Africa with three players behind Ghana and Ivory Coast. Retired Super...
Boxing: Anthony Joshua vows to get back his belts
British boxer of Nigerian descent, Anthony Joshua has described his heavyweight world-title defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr a minor setback and vowed to reclaim his belts. The 29-year old who was floored four times as Ruiz produced an upset to win in seven rounds at Madison Square Garden has described his loss as a test of character. Speaking at a post-fight...
FIFA Women World Cup: Oshoala nets brace in Falcons’ last friendly
Asisat Oshoala bagged a brace as the Super Falcons secured a 3-0 win against Slovenia Champions, Pomurje in their final warm-up match ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Sunday. The Falcons began strongly against the Slovenians, with Oshoala putting the reigning African Champions ahead in the 18th minute of the game. The Barcelona Ladies striker added another goal less...
2019 AFCON: Captain Mikel, Ogu, Etebo, Osimhen are early birds in Super Eagles camp
Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi was one of the first set of players to arrive the Asaba camp on Sunday ahead of the Total Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be hosted by Egypt. The team began its pre-tournament camp at the Delta State capital on Sunday morning with Mikel, among the first set of players to arrive. The former...
Nigeria to play Teranga Lions in Ismailia, Pinnick tips Ikouwem for Super Eagles
Arrangements have been made for the Super Eagles of Nigeria to play FIFA's highest ranked African team, the Teranga Lions of Senegal in Ismailia, Egypt on June 16. According to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick, all plans have been concluded to fly the players and coaches to Egypt aboard a charter airline for the match. Pinnick also revealed...
2019 AFCON: Iwobi given days off before joining Eagles’ camp
Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi will be given extra days to rest before joining his other teammates preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Iwobi came off the bench to score a consolation goal in Arsenal’s 4-1 loss to fellow English club Chelsea in Wednesday’s UEFA Europa League final in Baku. Super Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye said the...
NWF Mourns Late Coach John Edem
The Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) has expressed deep shock and regret following the demise of Coach John Edem, who died after a protracted illness on 24th May 2019. Until his death, late Edem was the head coach of the Cross River State Greco Roman team. A dedicated athlete in his heyday, coach Edem won 4 national titles in the junior/intermediate class...
Bayelsa State Govt. Builds World-Class Wrestling Gym – Igali Hails Gov. Dickson For Project
The Bayelsa State Government has commenced the construction of a stand-alone world-class wrestling gym at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa. The facility, which is expected to be completed before the end of this year, will be the first of its kind in Nigeria. The gym is projected to accommodate two full-sized wrestling mats, a warm-up area, and office spaces for...
Tolulope Ojo eyes NPFL ticket with Ekiti Utd
Teenage sensation Tolulope Ojo has disclosed his dreams to play once again in the Nigeria Professional Football League, with Ekiti United after a brief spell in the elite division on loan at Lobi Stars of Makurdi. In a chat with journalists, the fast-rising attacker who has scored five goals in seven games for the team, remain upbeat about the chances...
